1884-1962

Presents a biography of Eleanor Roosevelt, a politician, writer, first lady, and humanitarian who was instrumental in drafting the United Nations' "Universal Declaration of Human Rights" and convincing member nations to adopt the policy.

A biography of the woman who served as First Lady for the longest time, and who was the first President's wife to speak out about important issues of the day, by writing newspapers articles and books, giving radio interviews and speeches, and teaching classes.

A biography of the first wife of a president to have a public life and career of her own, devoted to helping others and working for peace.

Tells Eleanor Roosevelt's life story, describing the former first lady's privileged but difficult childhood, her marriage, and her social and political work.

Tells the life story of Eleanor Roosevelt, describing her difficult childhood and her political work and social activism before and during her husband Franklin D. Roosevelt's terms as president.

A brief biography of former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt that profiles her childhood, education, marriage, volunteer work, and events that led her to the White House.

Examines the life of political wife and activist Eleanor Roosevelt, discussing her childhood and family, her marriage to her distant cousin Franklin, her work with the League of Women Voters, her husband's polio, her efforts as First Lady, and her later association with the United Nations.

Introduces the lives of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and First Lady Eleanor, distant cousins who married in 1905 and helped guide the country during the Depression and the second World War.

Eleven-year-old Margo fulfills a class assignment by writing a letter to Eleanor Roosevelt asking for help to save her family's home during the Great Depression.

Describes the marriage of Franklin Delano and Eleanor Roosevelt, discussing the challenges and controversies the couple endured, and examining the claim that their union was maintained for political purposes.